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Introducing our 2009 Jingle Bell Run Honoree! Maddie Genest: A 9-Year-Old Living Well with Arthritis! - Ashley Boynes, Community Development Director, WPA Chapter

arthritisfoundationwpa wrote 1 month ago: “For three days in a row, she could barely make it down the steps of our 2-story home. As I watched … more →

Tags: Arthritis Awareness, Arthritis Foundation Events, JRA, juvenile arthritis, AFWPA, Arthritis, Arthritis Walk, Ashley Boynes, autoimmune

Arthritis & Wellness Fall Walk Follow-Up! What a day! - Lori Knapp, Director of Community Development, Laurel Highlands Region, WPA Chapter3 comments

arthritisfoundationwpa wrote 1 month ago: The day started off cold, foggy and misty, but as with most of us who suffer from arthritis can atte … more →

Tags: Arthritis Advocacy, Arthritis Awareness, Arthritis Foundation Events, Arthritis Foundation Programs, Arthritis Foundation Updates, JRA, juvenile arthritis, 5k, AFWPA

Let's Work Together: How to "Professionally" Live with Arthritis & Similar Conditions - Ashley Boynes, Community Development Director, WPA Chapter7 comments

arthritisfoundationwpa wrote 2 months ago: World Arthritis Day is steadfastly approaching. In fact, it is one week from today on October 12th, … more →

Tags: Arthritis Advocacy, Arthritis Awareness, Arthritis, arthritis foundation, Ashley Boynes, autoimmune, Autoimmune disease, Benefits, Career

Weathering Arthritis: Do Weather & Climate Affect You? - Ashley Boynes, Community Development Director, WPA Chapter14 comments

arthritisfoundationwpa wrote 2 months ago: Some people insist it is more reliable than the 5-day forecast; others swear it is an old wives’ tal … more →

Tags: Arthritis Advocacy, Arthritis Awareness, Arthritis Foundation Updates, JRA, juvenile arthritis, Argentina, Arthritis, arthritis foundation, Ashley Boynes

Meet our Fall Walk Honorees: Deora Matvey - A Beautiful Outlook on Childhood Arthritis and Mona Britz - Arthritis Patient, Mother, and Everyday Inspiration... - Ashley Boynes, Community Development Director, WPA Chapter3 comments

arthritisfoundationwpa wrote 2 months ago: We have two very special honorees for our 2009 Fall Arthritis and Wellness Walk at Idlewild Park. Th … more →

Tags: Arthritis Advocacy, Arthritis Awareness, Arthritis Foundation Events, Arthritis Foundation Programs, Arthritis Foundation Updates, JRA, juvenile arthritis, Arthritis, Arthritis & Wellness Walk

Man's Best Friend...Good For Your Health? - Ashley Boynes, Community Development Director, WPA Chapter19 comments

arthritisfoundationwpa wrote 2 months ago: I’m pleased that it has been statistically proven that pets  — specifically dogs – can enhance … more →

Tags: Arthritis Advocacy, Arthritis Awareness, JRA, animals, Arthritis, arthritis foundation, Ashley Boynes, Autoimmune disease, Bell's palsy

Unsolved Mystery: Fibromyalgia - Ashley Boynes, Community Development Director, WPA Chapter9 comments

arthritisfoundationwpa wrote 3 months ago: Fibromyalgia is a mysterious – albeit, common – condition. A chronic, invisible, and sometimes serio … more →

Tags: Arthritis Advocacy, Arthritis Awareness, Arthritis, Autoimmune disease, arthritis foundation, Ashley Boynes, Western PA, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia

Making a World of Difference: Local, National & Global Arthritis Initiatives! by Ashley Boynes, Community Development Director, WPA Chapter4 comments

arthritisfoundationwpa wrote 3 months ago: Arthritis and related diseases, through quite prevalent in the United States, are a worldwide proble … more →

Tags: Arthritis Advocacy, Arthritis Awareness, Arthritis Foundation Events, Arthritis Foundation Updates, JRA, Arthritis, Advocacy, Autoimmune disease, arthritis foundation

The Personal Side of Juvenile Arthritis: by Executive Director, David Martin & Community Development Director, Ashley Boynes - WPA Chapter10 comments

arthritisfoundationwpa wrote 3 months ago: David’s Story: Kid’s DO get arthritis. When chatting with Dr. Paul Rosen recently at Children’ … more →

Tags: Arthritis Foundation Programs, Arthritis Foundation Updates, Arthritis Advocacy, Arthritis Awareness, juvenile arthritis, JRA, Arthritis, Autoimmune disease, arthritis foundation

Inspired: My Interview with Dr. Paul Caplan - by David Martin, Executive Director, WPA Chapter1 comment

arthritisfoundationwpa wrote 3 months ago: I hope you have had the chance to listen to our new arthritis awareness project – Arthritis Radio. T … more →

Tags: Arthritis Foundation Updates, Arthritis Advocacy, Arthritis Awareness, JRA, Arthritis, Autoimmune disease, arthritis foundation, Rheumatoid Arthritis, health

Let the Sun Shine: Summer Wellness & Gardening Tips! - Ashley Boynes, Community Development Director, WPA Chapter + bonus garden recipe from Melinda Winner!3 comments

arthritisfoundationwpa wrote 4 months ago: Summer is here – and it is the time for outdoor activities, picnics, family-time, and travel…and the … more →

Tags: Arthritis Awareness, Arthritis, arthritis foundation, Ashley Boynes, Western PA, Pennsylvania, Rheumatoid Arthritis, health, Wellness

Meeting Someone with Arthritis

neoarthritis wrote 4 months ago: You never know when or where you’ll meet someone with arthritis.  Often people with arthritis don’t … more →

Tags: health, Arthritis

Turning Negatives Into Positives - Ashley Boynes, Community Development Director, WPA Chapter4 comments

arthritisfoundationwpa wrote 4 months ago: Today I was going to write a blog about the debate of whether or not arthritis is affected by weathe … more →

Tags: Arthritis Advocacy, Arthritis Awareness, Arthritis Foundation Updates, JRA, Arthritis, arthritis foundation, Ashley Boynes, Autoimmune disease, Chronic Illness

"Cooking with Arthritis" - Southern Slaw Red Cabbage Cake Recipe - as heard on ARTHRITIS RADIO! - Melinda Winner, author

arthritisfoundationwpa wrote 4 months ago: As promised on my “Arthritis Radio” spot (which can be heard HERE), I am posting a new ( … more →

Tags: Arthritis Awareness, Arthritis, health, Wellness, Diet, cooking, recipe

Premiere Episode of ARTHRITIS RADIO featuring Inaugural Guest, author Melinda Winner! - Ashley Boynes, Community Development Director, WPA Chapter3 comments

arthritisfoundationwpa wrote 4 months ago: We’ve been hinting at it for awhile now….and, it’s finally here! The Arthritis Fou … more →

Tags: Arthritis Advocacy, Arthritis Awareness, Arthritis Foundation Events, Arthritis Foundation Programs, Arthritis Foundation Updates, JRA, juvenile arthritis, Arthritis, arthritis foundation

Living Gluten-Free for Arthritis - 2 Recipes by author Melinda Winner6 comments

arthritisfoundationwpa wrote 4 months ago: Gluten is a natural protein that is found in wheat, barley, rye and oats. Foods and ingredients made … more →

Tags: Arthritis Awareness, juvenile arthritis, JRA, Arthritis, Autoimmune disease, arthritis foundation, Ashley Boynes, Western PA, Pennsylvania

Living Gluten-Free and the Celiac/RA Link – Ashley Boynes, Community Development Director, WPA Chapter5 comments

arthritisfoundationwpa wrote 4 months ago: I’m sure you’ve heard the dietary terms gluten-free and “g-free” out there lately. Most people assoc … more →

Tags: Arthritis Awareness, JRA, Arthritis, Autoimmune disease, arthritis foundation, Ashley Boynes, RA, Western PA, Pennsylvania

Fatigued: Fighting The War Against Exhaustion - Ashley Boynes, Community Development Director, WPA Chapter14 comments

arthritisfoundationwpa wrote 4 months ago: Do you work a full, 8-hour day, and give it your all at your job, only to sacrifice having enough en … more →

Tags: Arthritis Foundation Updates, Arthritis Awareness, Arthritis, Autoimmune disease, arthritis foundation, Ashley Boynes, Western PA, Pennsylvania, Rheumatoid Arthritis

"You Don't Look Sick" -- The Face of Invisible Illness - Ashley Boynes, Community Development Director, WPA Chapter14 comments

arthritisfoundationwpa wrote 4 months ago: “You don’t look sick.” Sure, to hear those words IS indeed a relief and a compliment. Bu … more →

Tags: Arthritis Advocacy, Arthritis Awareness, juvenile arthritis, JRA, Arthritis, WPA, arthritis foundation, Ashley Boynes, Western PA


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